Garner Brothers
Key Takeaway
Garner Brothers is classified as low hazard in Alabama. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 25.4% in AL) |
| Dam Length | 625 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 103 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 683 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | AL00769 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
F, E, & J GARNER
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Garner Brothers?
Garner Brothers is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Garner Brothers?
Garner Brothers is owned by F, E, & J GARNER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Garner Brothers built?
Garner Brothers was completed in 1965, making it 61 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Garner Brothers?
Garner Brothers serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Garner Brothers?
Garner Brothers has a dam height of 14 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.